PHI 481 - Philosophy of Language

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

What is it for words to mean something? What is the connection between language and reality? We will survey the major topics in the philosophy of language, focusing primarily on the concept of meaning, and will read works by Frege, Russell, Quine, Kripke, and others. Prerequisite: PHI 453, PHI 495, or any of PHI 470 through PHI 489 (or instructor's permission).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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